Traditional Mead

Vendor: Zimbro Licores Serrano

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Regular price 21,80 €

The oldest drink in the world. The drink of the gods. Sounds epic, doesn't it? Egyptian pharaohs, Greek philosophers, Norse Vikings, Roman emperors, here's something they all had in common: as much as they loved mead, they never had the opportunity to taste this Traditional Mead.

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Approximately > 2 weeks

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Traditional Mead

21,80 €

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The oldest drink in the history of the world made in a unique context

The oldest drink in world history. The drink of the Gods. Sounds epic, doesn't it? Egyptian Pharaohs, Greek philosophers, Nordic Vikings, Roman Emperors - here is something they all had in common: however much they enjoyed mead, they never had the opportunity to taste this Traditional Mead (hidromel), produced in a singular distillery in Covilhã (Beira Baixa, Portugal).

So, what makes it different?, you might ask.

Well. It's that - it's not epic at all.

It's intimate.

The mountain heather honey is indigenous to the Serra da Estrela mountains, where the bees make it salty, acidic, and sweet, with an amber colour. We watch them work, whispering. Masters of their craft.

Then, the ancestral fermentation methods of this honey are indigenous to Licores Serrano, where Artur Aleixo and his team have been perfecting their spirits for 45 years.

Without wanting to judge ancient civilizations, this mead is perfect for silent drinking. It sounds intimate, doesn't it?

Diameter > 10 cm
Height > 21 cm

Storage
Store the bottle upright in a cool, dark place, away from heat sources and direct sunlight.

Temperature
Maintain a stable, moderate temperature.
Avoid extreme fluctuations to preserve the liqueur's aroma and flavour.

After Opening
Ensure the bottle is tightly sealed after each use.
For best quality and flavour, consume within a reasonable time (6–12 months).

Meet the Producer

A LEGEND RECREATED ON THE MOUNTAIN SLOPES

Inspired by the story of the warrior Viriato, Artur Aleixo is dedicated to capturing the authentic spirit of Serra da Estrela in liqueurs that support the local economy and promote rural revitalization.

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Inspiration and Historical Quest

In the late 1980s, Artur Aleixo chased an ancient legend up the slopes of Serra da Estrela: he wanted to recreate the secret mountain nectar that the hero warrior Viriato had tasted during a battle more than 2,000 years ago. He needed to find the plants, the fruits, but most of all, the forest’s spirit.

Creation of Signature Spirits

From juniper he created an aguardente called zimbro. Then he went on to collect and study the arbutus, the wild cherry, the heather honey, among others, forming a diverse catalogue of traditional spirits.

Distillation and Design

Today, Artur’s distillation process combines vintage copper pot stills with modern precision techniques. He sketches the bottle labels himself, valuing design as much as the first sip. His spirits catalogue has earned international recognition.

Community and Values

What matters most to Artur is supporting the local economy and leading rural revival through authentic taste and tradition. He paused operations only once, in 2020, during COVID-19 lockdowns, to produce alcohol sanitizer for a local hospital.

ABOUT THE ELDERFLOWER

Tiny and fragile, these flowers can be found throughout the country, but what makes them scarce is the fact that they are harvested 800 metres above sea level.

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A LEGEND RECREATED ON THE MOUNTAIN SLOPES

Inspiration and Historical Quest

Creation of Signature Spirits

Distillation and Design

Community and Values

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